City Guide

Miami, FL Business License Information

How to obtain a business license in Miami, FL.

How to Obtain an Miami, FL Business License

Miami publishes official Business Tax Receipt (BTR) licensing steps, including certificate-of-use prerequisites for many uses, MiamiBiz application workflows, and Miami-Dade County local business tax receipt requirements for businesses operating within the City of Miami.

If you are transacting business in Miami, FL, you may be subject to city-level and county-level licensing requirements beyond the baseline state requirements. Local governments independently establish their own licensing scopes, fee schedules, exemptions, and compliance deadlines.

Failure to register at the local level can result in significant financial penalties, retroactive tax assessments, and the suspension of your legal right to conduct business operations within municipal boundaries.

Visit the official City of Miami Get a Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

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